Auditions for A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS

Director/Choreographer
MEREDITH PORRI

Music Director
TJ THOMPSON

PERFORMANCE DATES:
Saturday, December 10, 2016 at
1:00pm, 4:00pm & 7:00pm

Sunday, December 11, 2016 at
1:00pm & 4:00pm

Saturday, December 17, 2016 at
1:00pm, 4:00pm & 7:00pm

Sunday, December 18, 2016 at
1:00pm & 4:00pm

Monday, October 17, 2016 at 7:00pm
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 7:00pm

Beginning at 7:00pm (by appointment)

All roles are open to audition.  We are seeking an ensemble cast of 14 adults (18 yrs or older) for this production (5-6 men, 7-8 women; with featured characters Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Snoopy (Snoopy can be played by either a male or female actor).  Auditioners must bring sheet music with them and be prepared to sing 32 bars, but no more than one minute, of a fully memorized Broadway-style musical selection that showcases their vocal range. 
 
Auditioners should mark their selection with a highlighter. An accompanist will be provided. A cappella singing, instrumentals on CD, Tape, iPod, MP3 Player or digital recorder will not be allowed. Auditioners will also be asked to read from the script and perform a short dance/movement combination that may be taught at the audition. Please dress comfortably.
 
Rehearsals will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00-9:30pm beginning Tuesday, October 25th. There will be one midweek rehearsal Thursday, December 15, 2016.
 
CALLBACKS:        Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 7:00pm
 
AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

The Warner Stage Company is a regional community theatre company
and does not provide compensation or housing for performers.

ABOUT THE SHOW
The classic animated television special, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation where Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the other Peanuts grapple with the real meaning of Christmas.  CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS was first shown as an animated television special in 1965 and has been part of the holiday tradition ever since. The stage adaptation was completed in 2013.